Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

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From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

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From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

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From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

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From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

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From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

being one more than ten

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

a social unit living together

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

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From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

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From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

closed with a lace

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

the head of a city government

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

according to the clock

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

one of four equal parts

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

and nothing more

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Oh! it is not that,” murmured Madame Duveyrier; “the family is honorable.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading The marriage before the mayor had taken place on the Thursday.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were Madame Juzeur, always in black silk; Madame Dambreville, tightly laced in a costume of the color of dead leaves; and Madame Duveyrier, dressed very simply in pale blue.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On the Saturday morning, as early as a quarter past ten, some ladies were already waiting in the Josserands’ drawing-room, the religious ceremony being fixed for eleven o’clock, at Saint-Roch.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading All three were conversing in low tones amongst the scattered chairs; whilst Madame Josserand was finishing dressing Berthe in the adjoining room, assisted by the servant and the two bridesmaids, Hortense and little Campardon.